Corocraft jewelry was mostly made in the late 1930s through early 1950s, and it was considered and upscale version of the Coro jewelry line.  While Vendome eventually became the upscale line, Corocraft vintage jewelry is very collectible.

As mentioned above, Corocraft was a division of Coro.  While there are certainly "average" pieces, most of the Corocraft (sometimes spelled Coro Craft) vintage jewelry is well-made with above-average construction and materials.

What kind of vintage jewelry can you find with the Corocraft or Coro Craft marks?  They did make just about everything -- earrings, bracelets, pins and necklaces (although I seem to rarely come across the bracelets).  The styles range from plain (meaning without rhinestones or enamels) to glitzy.  Enamels are also a popular feature.  Oh, and you'll sometimes also come across Duettes!

So here are a few Corocraft vintage jewelry pieces for you to peruse.  As always, click the links for larger photos and more information.  Enjoy!

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COROCRAFT SIGNED RARE VINTAGE RHINESTONE FLOWER BROOCH    US $17.95

Signed COROCRAFT Vtg Brooch Pin Large Leaf Faux Pearls    US $75.00

Goldtone Corocraft Necklace with Teardrop Rhinestones    US $60.00

COROCRAFT STERLING DUETTE DEMI BROOCH FUR EAR MINT    US $102.50

VINTAGE BROOCH PIN COROCRAFT CORO RIVOLI WATERMELON    US $19.99

DECO COROCRAFT FRINGE CHOKER NECKLACE EARRINGS SET    US $4.25

Early Sterling Craft Coro Black Glass Cameo Brooch NICE    US $24.99

Corocraft earrings    US $19.99

HUGE Old VINTAGE HighEnd SIGNED COROCRAFT FLOWER BROOCH    US $4.99

VINTAGE COROCRAFT PAINTED WHITE METAL DAISY NECKLACE    US $11.44

VINTAGE COROCRAFT DECORATIVE GOLDTONE PIN BROOCH    US $7.99

Vtg TASSEL SLIDE chain Necklace FRINGE Dangle COROCRAFT    US $9.99

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Vendome bracelets seem to gather the light, then reflect it back as thousands of tiny sparkles. And althought Vendome earrings and necklaces are easier to come by, the bracelets are small pieces of art.

A Little About Vendome 

Like you probably read in the post on Coro and Vendome, Vendome was an upscale version of the Coro costume jewelry line.  It began in 1953 and continued on through the late 1970s.

Vendome jewelry in general is characterized by lots of crystal glitz.  The designs, while not complicated in their use of crystal beads, were ageless in their looks.

Which means that Vendome jewelry is just as wearable today as when it was made.

Buying Vendome Bracelets

As with all online costume jewelry purchases, the thing you want most is close-up photos of the piece.  As well as at least one that shows it in all its glory!

While Vendome generally made what I call the "larger sizes" (7" to 7.5"), keep in mind  that some of that space was taken up by the clusters of crystals.  Keep that in mind if you're looking at a bracelet with more than 2 strands of crystals.

That being said, enjoy viewing the Vendome bracelets.  And if you'd like more, here's a link to .

As always, click the links for more information and larger photos.

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Vendome Crystal Lucite Parure Set ER Necklace Bracelet    US $36.77

Vintage Signed VENDOME Brushed Gold Bracelet Earrings    US $9.95

Signed Vendome Vintage Chunky Bracelet Style Watch    US $11.99

Vendome Bracelet Aurora Borealis Jeweled    US $28.00

VENDOME CRYSTALS PEARLS GOLD TONE EARRINGS BRACELET    US $9.50

VENDOME Vintage NECKLACE BRACELET SET Signed    US $30.00

Vintage VENDOME CRYSTAL SUGAR BEAD BRACELET EARRINGS    US $9.90

VENDOME NECKLACEBRACELETEARRINGS PRISMS RHINESTONE    US $9.99

vendome bracelet and earrings    US $10.00

Spectacular VENDOME Crystal Bracelet    US $79.99

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Hobe costume jewelry is beautiful and very collectible.  It was made well, in classic styles.  No wonder it's still so popular!

Hobe Rhinestone Earrings (Click for a larger image)

Let's learn a little about Hobe, the marks used and (of course) the gorgeous jewelry for sale.

Hobe Background

Hobe (pronounced ho-bay) was begun by William Hobe, who immigrated to the USA from France, early in the 20th century.  His father was a designer of fine jewelry in France, which almost certainly influenced William in his designs.

Here's the most famous story about Hobe jewelry.  I don't know 100% for sure that it's accurate, but it sounds like it should be.  The story goes something like this:  Florenz Zeigfield (of Zeigfield Follies fame) wanted some gorgeous jewelry to accent the costumes for the showgirls.

Mr. Zeigfield turned to William Hobe to create these designs.  Delighted with the results, Mr. Zeigfield  dubbed them "costume jewelry".  How neat is that!

Hobe jewelry was first designed in 1927, and continued to be made into somewhere along the lines of the late 1990s or perhaps 2000.  It was originally a family-run company, but it was later sold (date unsure).

Hobe Marks

These are some of the marks used by Hobe.  Please keep in mind that the dates are approximate.

• "Hobé" with a capital H and "obé" in script.  First used in 1926.
• "Hobé" all in print, first used 1926.
• "Hobé" in a 6-sided outline used 1926 to around 1932.
• "Hobé" in a triangle, from 1933 to about 1957.
• "Hobé" in an oval, copyright symbol over the "é", in use from 1958 through 1983.
• "Hobé" in an oval, copyright symbol over the "o", not sure of the exact dates.

In addition, some Hobe costume jewelry between the years of 1957 through 1966 were both signed and dated -- a real find!

Other Hobe Information

Hobe jewelry is well-designed and well-made.  The jewelry was lovely when it was manufactured, and is still very wearable today.

Hobe costume jewelry is quite collectible but usually affordable by most people.  As with other costume jewelry, pieces with colored rhinestones bring in the highest prices (and the prices can get way up there sometimes).  You pretty much can't go wrong adding vintage Hobe jewelry to your collection.

Buy Hobe Costume Jewelry

Below are some auctions for your buying pleasure.  Click the photos for are larger photo and more information about the offerings.

And if you're intrigued, here's a .

Have fun shopping!

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Vintage Hobe Rhinestone necklace purple and clear rare    US $28.77

Heavy Hobe Aurora Borealis Clear RS Clamper Bracelet ER    US $55.00

Hobe Green Malachite Pearl Clr RS Mesh Chains Bracelet    US $75.00

Hobe Fuchsia Magenta Pink Crack Ice AB Crystals Parure    US $75.00

Vintage Hobe brilliant rhinestone brooch and earrings    US $49.95

Hobe 1 20th 14k on sterling brooche Signed Pat    US $130.00

VINTAGE HOBE RHINESTONE SPOUTING WHALE BROOCH PIN    US $9.00

Hobe Vintage Roller Coaster Necklace Set Rhinestone    US $17.29

SIGNED VINTAGE HOBE PIN BROOCH WITH MATCHING EARRINGS    US $12.50

Vintage Hobe Huge Bright Enamel Brooch Pin Necklace NR    US $85.00

VINTAGE HOBE NECKLACE DOUBLE STRAND RHINESTONE RONDEL    US $19.00

Vintage Necklace and Matching Bracelet Signed Hobe    US $9.99

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KJL for Avon is the signature of the jewelry that costume jewelry great Kenneth J. Lane designed for Avon.  While Avon jewelry in general is of average quality and design, the KJL pieces are lovely, well-made and very collectible.

While Kenneth J. Lane's jewelry in general is a topic for a different post, his contribution to Avon's line is worth noting.

 JKL for Avon Dates

Mr. Lane started producing designs for Avon starting in the mid 1980s and runs all the way through to 2004.  While they are all beautiful, it's the JKL for Avon jewelry produced in the 1980's that is most collectible.

The signature is K.J.L for Avon.

The three most popular sets Mr. Lane designed for Avon are as follows:

"Sophisticated Lady":  This set is designed around two ram's heads.  The necklace has a double-strand of almost lapis-colored beads with two gold-tone ram's heads as the closure.  The earrings are of the ram's heads, accented with rhinestones (as is the necklace).  The bracelet is a clamper-style, again in gold-tone with two ram's heads.  There is also a bar pin, with two facing ram's heads.  This set was released in 1987.

"Society":  A faux pearl necklace with a clasp made in the shape of a lion's head, holding a circle (giving a door-knocker effect).  The clasp was made to be worn in front or on the side -- too pretty to just be worn in back!  The lion has clear rhinestone eyes.  The matching earrings are of the lion's head, holding a circle (the door-knocker effect).  This set was released in 1986.

"Duchess":  A gorgeous set, inspired by the Duchess of Windsor!  The necklace has a single strand of faux black pearl.  The centerpiece is the a marbelized-look panther head, accented with green eyes and clear chatons.  Also there are two rhinestone rondells to either side of the panther, and a gold-tone "door knocker" that the panther holds in its mouth.  The earrings are rectangular, the background being the marbeled look and accented with green and clear rhinestones.  This set was released in 1988.

 Other popular KJL for Avon sets are "Midnight Rose" (1987),  "New York Collection" (1991), "Royal Sea Collection" (1991) and "Caprianti Collection" (1993).

Buy KJL for Avon

Below are some available KJL for Avon pieces for sale.  Enjoy browsing and don't forget to clink on the links for more information and larger photos.

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Vintage 80s KJL for Avon Elephant necklace or pin    US $25.52

Vintage KJL for Avon dragonfly brooch pin 1980s    US $23.50

KJL KENNETH JAY LANE Avon Pink Glass Rhinestone Earring    US $9.99

KJL FOR AVON ROSE EARRINGS    US $24.99

Vintage KJL for Avon Modern Silhouette necklace    US $24.00

VINTAGE KJL for AVON LION HEAD CLIP EARRINGS    US $9.99

KJL Kenneth J Lane Avon LARGE Colorful Vintage NECKLACE    US $41.99

VINTAGE KJL FOR AVON REGAL RICHES NECKLACE EARRINGS    US $79.99

Vintage KJL Avon Kenneth Jay Lane Bow Necklace enhancer    US $3.00

VINTAGE KENNETH J LANE KJL AVON RAM CLIP EARRINGS    US $34.95

COLORFUL VINTAGE KENNETH JAY LANE KJL AVON BRACELET    US $10.49

KJL KENNETH J LANE AVON LION DOORKNOCKER EARRINGS MORE    US $12.75

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